Portal 503 - L'eclipse Nue

 http://www.leclipsenue.com/

Look for more L'eclipse Nue and Elmwood Productions team up in 2018!

B&W Day 3

The Answer Is Yes...

 

 So the puppets for HEAD were built in a hurry...

We decided a little under two months of shooting to do the film with puppets.

I had ideas for the look of each character.

For example, I'e keep it no secret that the character of Bruce is intentionally designed to look like Ash from "Evil Dead".

But one puppet that never really got analyzed by anyone was Vicki.

Originally I wanted the puppet to be a cross between Velma from Scooby Do and Kim Basinger.

But that wasn't working.  

So three years after the flick is done two people recently asked if Vicki was intentionally designed to look like Francesca from "Mad Monster Party"

And she is!  Just a little less busty, hahaha...  

I didn't want her to look exactly like Francesca, just a little...  Like a long lost relative, or something.

 I'm a huge Rankin/Bass fan.  And love "Mad Monster Party".  

Wanted to throw a little tribute into HEAD.  I've been found out!  Hahahaha...

And don't forget to check out HEAD on VHX now!

B&W - Day 2

B&W - Day One

I got "challenged" on Facebook by my wife's cousin Kara to do this thing that's been floating around FB for a few weeks where you post a black and white photo with no humans in it.

Looks like this:

Seven days. 
Seven B&W photos of my life. 
No People. No explanation. Challenge someone new every day.
Day seven, photo seven 
Challenge: Jon Bristol

So...  I'm doing it.  But posting the pics here!

Here's the first one, but instead of challenging anyone, I'll leave it up to you if you want to do it!

Happy Halloween!

Evil Doll

Hand Puppet from "Christmas Wishes"

We had a lot of fun making this short...  Look for it soon!

Here's some making of pics..

 

 It started with a store bought doll, just cut opened and gutted! 

 

Then I pulled some of the armature wire it came with out and made a mouth and eyes.  Added some classic yarn hair, and a little weird dress!

 

And she's ready to kill!

 

Tomorrow Nite!

I don't know if they'll be able to top last summer's spectacle...  But I now it's gonna be good!

I write a lot about Prince on this blog...

Gn'R have a very special place in my life n' heart.  Someday I'll delve into more.

In the meantime I just wanna rock out.

Sometimes u just don't wanna dance...

Sunday AM...

I've said it before...

Some folks got to church on Sunday...

But I listen to Prince.

Coffee in hand, cat on lap.  So far a great day.

It's Horror Season!

Don't miss out on HEAD!

Check it out now on VHX!

Sweet Dreams Mr. Petty

Thank you for being part of the soundtrack of my life...

I know somewhere, soon, my mom and brother will be enjoying a show among the wildflowers.

Apple Harvest Film Fest!

Friday nite!

Join me at the Southington Apple Harvest Festival in the Southington Community Cultural Arts Building for a short film fest!

After a great screening of "The Risley Brothers" I was asked to juror this fest!

Can't wait to see ya Friday nite!

Click HERE for the full schedule of events that SoCCA is having at the Apple Harvest Festival!

Happy Birthday Jim Henson!

Keeping Busy....

Some work in progress...

 And now off to the studio!

 

Watch Elmwood Now! 

15?

Fifteen years ago this week I moved back to Connecticut.

Although the seeds of Elmwood Productions had been planted a few years before.  I had the name, and puppets were made, and ideas and scripts existed...

But when I got back to CT in the fall of 2002 that they sprouted.

After moving back and re-connecting with Russ he asked something to the effect of "So...  Wanna start making puppet movies?"  He knew the answer...  And we really started.

Moments later Tricky Pete was in...  And by 2003 we were working on an early version "Josh and Todd" and "It's Late Enough With Plink"..

It took another four years for us to really find a groove we liked a lot.  Not that we didn't have fun from 2002 to 2006, cuz we did.  
We laughed a whole lot, and made some fun stuff.

But it was a little angry vampire that helped us get in the great groove...
And we're grooving better than ever these days.

Over the past 15 years I've been lucky and fortunate to have some amazing people work on the various project we have done as Elmwood Productions...

And I want to thank them all...  Literally.  

So, to keep it simple, you know who you are...  
and 
I THANK YOU!

Screw it...  Here's Everyone!  
In no specific order...
(but if I missed you, let me know, I'll fix it!)
Russ Werlebird
Pete "Tricky Rock" Lucco
Ricky Passmore
Mike Finland
Gabe Finkenstein
Rick Corbo
Paul DeNio
Nicki LaPorte
Alex Sims
Katie Scenic
Muffin Burton
Cassie Martin
Ray Attahiru
Kendra Meany
Nick Foreman
Chris Gierowski
Kelly Osborne
Dave The Beautiful Man
Josh Tanner
Liz Werlebird
Mark Elsinger
Keith Paul
Rob Meany
Anna Gawel
Jim Williams
Josh Leder
Liz Hill
Jeremy Jordan
Rachel Ly
Jena Gara
Brian Smith
Jaime Williams
Christopher A. Lemanski
Crystal Jordan
Manda Vasas
Sally Arlette-Garcia
Jorge Gonzales
Robert Fullerton
Chrissy Finland
Jennifer Lemanski
Erika Pocock
Dan Nyren
Eric Stegmaier
Sam Hugh
Rich Mislivets
Steph Neagle
Lisa Wilson
S.W. Rand
Chris "Chinaman" Ly
Ryan Brown
Sarah Maddalena
Matt Ficaro
Ricardo Davila
Sean Michanczyk
Michael Pucci
Shane McNeal
Amanda Towle
Desi Hugh
Ben Farley
Michelle Lucco
Ashley Zdeb
Jordan Deschene
Abel Mercado
Jackie Etling
Tugger, Ripper, Blue, Penny, and Phantom
Audrey Becker
Dan Sine
Mindy Levack
Pat Carroll
Brian Woodman
Jason Finberg
The staff at WRF Designs
Josh Blumenthal
Meghan Sandelli
Gaelon Morris
Everyone from the Ol' Paris In Plantsville
Theresa Martin
Joe Parker
Caitlyn Goode
Jesus Pimentel
Ajay Brainard
all the bands who hooked us up with music, all the venues who screened our flicks, all the sponsors who kept us fed and hydrated, all the press who interviewed us and gave us reviews and publicity, all the folks who have downloaded flicks on VHX and I Bleed Indie, all the Kickstarter backers from HEAD...
my folks, Linda, Roger, Sue..
and my awesome extended in-law family,
and of course my wife Brie...  Who has lived with this madness since the day we met, and still wanted to spend her life with me and even be a puppet!

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Support the MDA!

MDA is amazing!  Help them keep up the great work...

Contribute HERE!

Wanna Show Some Love?

AND NOW FOR SOME SHAMELESS PROMOTION:

Missed a screening of Elmwood's?

Went to one and loved what you saw?

It's your support that keeps us going!

Share us with your friends and family!

Help us spread the word about where Elmwood Productions can be found online!

Rent or download a flick or two on VHX!

Hook us up!

Thanks Jerry!

So...  Jerry Lewis...
My brother was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  In my lifetime I watched his.  I watched his change so much.  And he was my hero.
And Jerry Lewis...  
As a small child I only knew Jerry as the guy who hosted the annual MDA Labor Day Telethon, to me at that age he was an OK singer and really funny, and I thought it was great that he was doing these shows for my brother and all the other kids like him that I knew.  
As I got older I learned more about him, saw his movies with Dean Martin, and so on...  And realized how talented and passionate he really was.  

Jerry Lewis gave so many families hope.  The MDA does the same, and will continue to do so.  Families like mine.  We got to laugh at a horrible situation, and it was OK to do so.  
Thank you Mr. Lewis.  Sweet dreams, you'll never walk alone.

  

Next Screening! 8/19!

SCREENING!

THIS WEEKEND!

BE THERE!

8/19!

Click HERE for all the info!

Let's See YOUR Films!

I keep asking everyone to come see my flicks...  Now I'm asking to see yours!

This fall I'll be a juror at a short film fest in Southington CT!

Southington Community Arts is hosting it!

See the details below for how to submit!!!!

Short Film Contest

All Ages

PG or G rated 3-5 minute films

Preregistration required Sept 1st

for more info and to preregister call

SoCCA  860-276-1581, email southingtonarts@gmail.com or visit our website www.southingtonarts.org

Films will be shown First Friday of Apple Harvest Festival

At SoCCA and awards given.

Films must include an apple somewhere somehow!

$20.00 Submission Fee

Film submissions on flash drives due by September 8th

Let's get "REAL. W3ird." on August 12!

Be there tomorrow!

Click HERE for all the info!

Please join the past, preset, and future friends of the retired Paris And Plantsville Gallery and Studio (2010-2016) at Southington Community Cultural Arts center on August 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:PM for the Opening Reception on “REAL W3IRD – A Paris In Plantsville Reunion”
The line-up of artists for this show is amazing, featuring artists that have featured in just about every major gallery in the Tri-State area. We’re proud and excited to get the group back together for the exhibition… They work created, some real, some weird, all unique.
And here they are – The Real, The Weird, The Unique –
Clinton Deckert, 
Paul Baylock, 
Craig Fredrick, 
Christine Ivers, 
Cathy Michanczyk,
Sean Michanczyk, 
Eric Stegmaier, 
Steve Rand,
Jackie Etling,
Greg Shea,
Florin Ion Firimita,
Brie McDonald,
Michele Tragakiss,
Stephen Southerland,
Wanda Buda,
Johanne Beerbaum,
Mary Decroce,
Andre Rochester,
Rae Robinson,
Christian Ayala
Dale Anne Whalen
and Jon Bristol

Join your friends and fellow artists and collectors on August 12th for the opening reception, we’re looking forward to seeing you.
The show runs from August 5th through August 26th , during normal gallery hours.

As part of the show Paris In Plantsville’s favorite puppets will also be screening! August 19th Elmwood Productions will be bringing their newest series “The Risley Brothers” for a laughter filled evening, more details here:https://www.facebook.com/events/234817923680134/?active_tab=about

Look at these chuckleheads...

These silly mooks... 

Magic Hat Wisdom

Save the Date - 8/19/17!

 Let's Get 

"REAL. W3ird."

For the next screening of "The Risley Brothers"!

More info HERE!

THE RISLEY BROTHERS! TONITE!

 Tonite is the nite!

Come see "The Risley Brothers" at The Firehouse Gallery in Milford!

It's gonna be an awesome nite!

So much happening!

The second half of this summer is staying as busy as the first for Elmwood!

We've got two big screenings and I'm in an art show!

Here's everything in order!

July 29th - "The Risley Brothers" screening at The Firehouse Gallery in Milford!

 Click Here for all the details!

Then I'll have a few pieces in the show "REAL. W3ird. - A Paris In Plantsville Reunion"

The show opens 8/5 and the reception/opening party is 8/12

Brie will have work in the show too!!!

More info HERE!

And then, as part of "REAL. W3ird." in Southington we'll be screening "The Risley Brothers"!

That will be on August 19th! - All the details are Here!